n. 大西洋大海鲢

[ noun ]
large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida
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Tarpon \Tar"pon\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Same as {Tarpum}.

Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A very large marine fish ({Megapolis Atlanticus}) of the
Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes
six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The
scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in
fancywork. Called also {tarpon}, {sabalo}, {savanilla},
{silverfish}, and {jewfish}.